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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Albertus Magnus College| Southern Connecticut State University | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 168 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | walnuthillcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $19,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $19,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $30,766 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $3,156 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 72% |
Admission |
SCSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 133 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 54.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $201 |
Diversity |
SCSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 53% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 168 students)
SCSU vs. The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College?
- The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College is 203.7% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($19,650.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College than Southern Connecticut State University ($19,650.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College ($18,712 vs. $30,766)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College are 20% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,728 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College (81% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 131.6% larger than aid received The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College ($7,308 vs. $3,156)
SCSU vs. The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College or SCSU .
- The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College (44% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $37,400)
- The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/